GP/WBL Partnership: High School Manufacturing Apprentice Program (Athens GA)

Caterpillar, Inc. • Athens, GA • 1d ago

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar is partnering with the Great Promise Partnership/Work-Based Learning programs in the State of Georgia to offer local high school students an opportunity to start building a manufacturing career. High School Apprentices will work in either assembly or logistics functional areas to safely build excavators or small track-@type tractors. This is an hourly position starting at $13.30/hr. Must be a current Junior or Senior at Clarke or Oconee County high school participating in the Great Promise Partnership and/or Work-Based Learning program to be considered.

As an Assembly Manufacturing Apprentice, you will:

Follow documented procedures to perform safe and defect free assembly and adjustment of parts and components.

Leverage lean manufacturing concepts to support continuous improvement and waste elimination.

Use industrial power tools for assembly and lifting devices to move heavy components.

As a Logistics Manufacturing Apprentice, you will:

Perform material handling and warehousing functions.

Order fill, process, store and pick parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Conduct basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Additionally, you will work from a variety of documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a current Junior or Senior at Clarke or Oconee County high school participating in the Great Promise Partnership and/or Work-Based Learning program.

Must have support of parent or legal guardian

Must have reliable transportation to the Caterpillar Athens plant

Must be able to work during school year in 4-hour blocks of time with a start time no later than 1:30 pm for Assembly assignment. We have more flexibility of working hours for Logistics assignment.

Must be 16 years of age or older by January 1, 2026 (prior to start date)

Top candidates will also have:

Basic computers skills - operating computer in Windows-based environment & Microsoft proficiency

Experience working in a team-based environment

Experience working in manufacturing

Knowledge of standard assembly tools

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Assembly:

Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Willing and able to perform repetitive operations

Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Logistics:

Willing and able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Willing and able to infrequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds

Willing and able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

Willing and able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged by all applicants. Applications without an attached resume may not be considered. This is an hourly apprenticeship position with a wage of $13.30/hour and has limited openings that will start on Friday, January 2, 2026 for training .

Apprentices will work approximately 40 hours/week in summer and 20 hours/week during school year. Apprentices assigned to Assembly must be able to work during school year in 4-hour blocks of time with a start time no later than 1:30 pm for Assembly assignment. We have more flexibility of working hours for Logistics assignment.

Summary Pay Range:

$13.30 - $18.90

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

October 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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